Thursday, November 19, 2015

Long Beach - Public Library - Community Information Specialist - Full Time

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Closing Date/Time:          Fri. 11/20/15 4:30 PM Pacific Time

Salary:   $1,166.47 - $1,756.73 Biweekly: $2,527.36 - $3,806.24 Monthly

Job Type:             Full-Time Permanent

Location:             Long Beach, California


DESCRIPTION
  • Under direct supervision, assists, coordinates or implements public information, marketing and publicity activities/materials for community programs and services;

 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
  • Under direct supervision, assists, coordinates or implements public information, marketing and publicity activities/materials for community programs and services;
  • may write and edit content and take digital photos for department website, Facebook and Twitter sites;
  • provides creative approaches to design, marketing programs and services; writes and distributes press releases to publicize programs and services;
  • responds to media inquiries;
  • produces coordinated graphic designs for events and programs including flyers, posters, signs, T-shirt designs, print advertising, banners and billboards;
  • creates maps, displays, certificates, signs, flyers and brochures;
  • creates design and layout of various publications; maintains website;
  • may write and edit employee and community newsletters;
  • meet deadlines; writes and edits publications;
  • may staff public information booths and make presentations to community groups;
  • may supervise, train and instruct subordinate staff or inters;
  • may assist with the creation of written marketing plans and other publicity strategies;
  • performs other related duties as required.


 REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:
  • One year full-time equivalent paid experience in marketing, community oriented programs and services that requires proficiency with graphic design software, such as QuarkExpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photo Shop.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to write and edit copy of publications and promotional materials.
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required.
  • A valid driver’s license may be required.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Coursework in Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Communications or a related field (proof required)*.


*Required documents must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing.

 SELECTION PROCEDURE:

  • Screening of candidates will be conducted on the basis of completed application packets submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of a comparative analysis will be invited to the appraisal interview.

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